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The European Union funds AI research and deployment primarily through Horizon Europe, the EUR 95.5 billion research and innovation framework running from 2021 to 2027. AI-specific calls fall under Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry, and Space) with dedicated work programs for trustworthy AI, human-centric AI, and AI for the green transition. The GenAI4EU initiative and RAISE (AI for Sustainable Europe) represent the latest programmatic priorities.
U.S. researchers and institutions can participate in many Horizon Europe calls as associated partners, though funding flows primarily to EU-based entities. The EU-US Trade and Technology Council has established AI research cooperation mechanisms, and bilateral agreements allow U.S.-EU collaborative proposals in specific programs.
Beyond Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Council (EIC) funds AI startups through the Accelerator program (up to EUR 2.5 million grant plus EUR 15 million equity), and national programs in Germany (BMBF), France (ANR), and the UK (UKRI) provide substantial AI research funding with varying degrees of openness to international collaboration.
Horizon Europe AI Calls
Cluster 4 work programs funding trustworthy AI, AI for manufacturing, AI for health, and foundational AI research. Individual projects EUR 2M-20M.
GenAI4EU
EU initiative for developing and deploying European generative AI capabilities. Funding for large language models, foundation models, and generative AI applications.
EIC Accelerator (AI)
European Innovation Council grants (up to EUR 2.5M) plus equity (up to EUR 15M) for AI startups with strong market potential.
RAISE Initiative
Robotics and AI for Sustainable Europe — cross-cutting program funding AI applications addressing sustainability, climate, and societal challenges.
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The GenAI4EU Booster is a Horizon Europe call under Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) focused on the real-world deployment of generative AI in specific industrial sectors with measurable outcomes. The total budget is approximately EUR 30 million. Projects must address specific industrial challenges with end-user organizations, demonstrating how generative AI — including large language models, multimodal models, and generative design tools — can transform production, services, and innovation in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and agriculture. The programme requires consortia to include end-user organizations that will deploy the resulting generative AI solutions, ensuring practical impact beyond academic research. This is part of the broader GenAI4EU initiative, Europe's strategy to build sovereign generative AI capabilities. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2026. This call sits under the AI, Data and Robotics Partnership within Horizon Europe's Cluster 4 programme.
AI & EDGE Solutions Grants (EU Funding Portal refers to an EU program) is sponsored by European Union (via various programs like Digital Europe and Horizon Europe). These grants are for research and technology organizations (RTOs), academia, SMEs, startups, and researchers to develop innovative AI and EDGE solutions. The focus is on innovative AI and EDGE Solutions.
The Horizon Europe GenAI4EU Booster is a grant program from the European Commission that funds the development and deployment of generative AI technologies across Europe's strategic industrial sectors. Part of the GenAI4EU flagship initiative, the program has committed nearly €700 million through Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme, and the European Innovation Council. Supported sectors include manufacturing, robotics, healthcare, energy, agrifood, mobility, and aerospace. Individual calls range from approximately €15 million to €17 million per award. Eligible applicants include researchers, innovators, companies, startups, and public organizations from EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and Horizon Europe-associated nations. The initiative aims to boost EU AI adoption—currently at 13.5%—by fostering open innovation ecosystems connecting AI developers with European industrial and public sector partners.
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